Sugar prices are in a free fall now at prices we have not seen since July 2010. A major reason for last week’s drop was that it was reported the output nearly tripled in April at the main growing area of Brazil.
Gensler recusal faulted in CFTC watchdog’s MF Global report
Chairman Gary Gensler’s recusal from the investigation into MF Global was unnecessary, according to the agency’s internal watchdog.
Tap into oil volatility using an options spread
Over the past week crude oil prices have been rocked by conflicting macroeconomic data and a suspected price-fixing scandal, leaving many investors questioning the validity of current price levels. Tap into that volatility with a put spread.
EU panel says transaction tax would raise government debt costs
Government bonds should be excluded from the European Union’s planned financial-transaction tax, a panel of European debt-management officials said.